Manager, Recruitment – Early Talent

MNP•Montreal, QC

About The Position

This strategic role is at the heart of talent attraction, candidate experience, and the positioning of the organization with the next generation of professionals. The role offers the opportunity to evolve, in the medium term, into a position with province-wide responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead high-impact initiatives, engage key stakeholders, and play a direct role in building the teams of tomorrow.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Two to three years of team management experience, ideally within campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or talent management.
Experience in a professional services environment or in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment setting, with a strong understanding of student recruitment and campus relations.
A strong ability to influence, build lasting trusted relationships, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your message to different audiences and situations.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate events, meet deadlines, and optimize resources.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, data management tools, and post-secondary or university environments.
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, and comfort in English to interact with English-speaking stakeholders, clients, and partners.

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and develop a team of campus recruitment professionals across the Greater Montreal area by fostering coaching, growth, engagement, and a high-performance culture.
Set regional priorities and drive the execution of the national campus recruitment strategy to attract top emerging talent and support the firm’s growth ambitions.
Act as a trusted strategic partner to regional leaders and HR teams by anticipating needs, influencing decisions, and aligning recruitment initiatives with business priorities.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, faculties, professors, and career centres to increase visibility, strengthen our presence, and sustainably grow our talent pipeline.
Bring a distinctive employer brand to life on campus through creative initiatives, high-value events, and candidate experiences that are authentic, engaging, and memorable.
Manage and optimize the regional campus budget through thoughtful investments, disciplined execution, and a measurable return on investment.
Drive performance through key metrics and meaningful data to inform decisions, strengthen strategies, and maximize the impact of recruitment initiatives.
Represent the firm with pride in national campus recruitment initiatives and ensure a regional approach that is aligned, agile, and grounded in market realities.
Be present at key events, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support the team, build meaningful connections, and showcase our value proposition to emerging talent.